The Rise of Impact Travel

Impact Travel is heading mainstream which means a very exciting time for people, like myself, who are passionate about Responsible Tourism!

Basically, Impact Travel means a type of travel experience that is making a positive impact. So in a way it comes under the responsible tourism banner, but I have left this category separate because I want to share with you some ways that you can contribute towards the Impact Travel movement.

Before I tell you I just want to shout out to the wonderful Visit.Org who really pushed Impact Travel to the mainstream. Visit.Org is the world’s largest database of impact travel experiences and their drive and passion has seen recent partnerships with big brands such as Expedia, showing the world that there is a better way to travel.

Another organisation that promotes impact travel is Backstreet Academy . Watch below how their experiences make a difference to lives of locals in over 15 countries.

Want to join me in the Himalayas in November 2018?-Join me on a journey supporting the Fernweh/Bachan empowerment project for underprivileged women and untouchable tribes through the use of responsible tourism initiatives like community based tourism, homestays and immersive travel experiences.

About Bianca

The Altruistic Traveller

I am a freelance journalist & blogger specialising in stories about responsible tourism, fair trade and community development, with the aim to promote ethical values and give a voice to organisations who are making the world a better place.